Immigration Officer Amara Dukuly Charged with Bribery Scheme

PHILADELPHIA – In a shocking display of corruption, Amara Dukuly, a 43-year-old immigration officer from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with bribery of a public official, stemming from his alleged solicitation of a bribe in exchange for official acts.

According to a criminal complaint filed by the Department of Justice, Dukuly, employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), used his status to extract payments from individuals in exchange for promises to help them obtain adjustments to their immigration status, such as a green card, work authorization documents, or visas. The alleged scheme occurred from approximately 2015 to the present.

The complaint further alleges that, given the scope of his job duties, Dukuly did not have the authority to do any of the things he promised these individuals. After corruptly seeking, receiving, and accepting money in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act, Dukuly converted the monies he obtained from these bribes for his personal benefit.

This is an ongoing investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the FBI are working together to bring Dukuly to justice. Anyone with information regarding this defendant or other government employees soliciting bribes is asked to call 1-866-347-2423, select prompt number two, and mention Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anita Eve. The charges and allegations contained in the criminal complaint are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

The brazen nature of Dukuly’s alleged scheme has left many in the community reeling. “This is a stunning example of the kind of corruption that can occur when individuals in positions of power abuse their authority,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. “We will continue to investigate and prosecute cases like this to ensure that those who engage in such behavior are held accountable.”

Dukuly’s arrest is a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government. As the investigation continues, it is clear that Dukuly’s actions have had far-reaching consequences for those who trusted him to do his job.

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